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9 month update - bad scar
Greg_Swanson replied to mas_pelo's topic in Hair Restoration Results Posted by Patients
Sorry to see mate, that scar isn't the best. Have you discussed with the surgeon what may have been the cause, and if it is indeed still shock loss? Maybe reach out to some surgeons who do great scar work. Dr. Bloxham just uploaded a video with an amazing scar, and Dr. Konior can also work wonders. -
Can’t decide! Fut or Fue
Greg_Swanson replied to Recedinggenes's topic in Hair Restoration Questions and Answers
You don't get more grafts using FUE versus FUT. The way to ultimately maximise the donor is to start with FUT, and then switch to FUE. That's awesome you got such a good FUE result, you are very lucky. Keep in mind I have seen some absolutely horrendous FUE scarring, and some FUT scarring that isn't even detectable at a 2 guard. Dr. Konior's strip scars spring to mind. Both techniques are still great, and the "best one" ultimately depends on the patient. -
Hasson & Wong negative reviews
Greg_Swanson replied to zach0786's topic in Hair Transplant Experiences and Surgeon Reviews
@Phil36fromaus @Ray123 You are definitely correct about Konior's approach. I consulted with 4 or 5 clinics, all whom suggested a procedure of around 1500-2,000 grafts. However, it was the personal reply of Dr. Konior (not a representative like the others) who suggested I hold off on a HT for the time being, and wait a year or so, then decide if it's truly what I want to undertake. We emailed back and fourth a few times, and the man just gave me his honest assessment, advice, and peace of mind. It was truly refreshing. You can tell he's an amazing surgeon. -
Hasson & Wong negative reviews
Ray123 replied to zach0786's topic in Hair Transplant Experiences and Surgeon Reviews
I don’t know much about HnW. What I do know is that there have been patients that have been less than satisfied. I looked hard and long but could not find a Dr. Konior patient that wasn’t happy with his/her results. As I said, I am not a spokesperson for Dr. Konior. I was simply sharing my experience hoping someone would find it helpful. So far, I have been extremely pleased with the entire process Before I chose Dr. Konior, I had a consultation with a prominent doctor whose name pops up on this forum quite often. I asked him “If you were to have the surgery who would you go to?” Without hesitation, he said “Konior, no doubt. He is an artist.” That statement prompted me to make an appointment with Dr. Konior and travel to Chicago for a consultation. He is a very honest, straightforward person and I felt very comfortable with him. All that said, I had about 3500 grafts over two days, and I am 3 days post-op. As they say, the proof is in the pudding. Hopefully, I will be this happy 6 months from now. -
Hasson & Wong negative reviews
Ray123 replied to zach0786's topic in Hair Transplant Experiences and Surgeon Reviews
I do agree with your statement. I have seen enough pictures to have an “educated” idea about the subject. What I can tell you is that his results are almost always amazing. I hope I am not the exception. Also, I had a very personalized experience. I wasn’t just another patient and it wasn’t just another process. I had a two-day procedure and Dr. Konior was there the entire time and performed all the work himself. To me, that’s valuable. -
Hasson & Wong negative reviews
Ray123 replied to zach0786's topic in Hair Transplant Experiences and Surgeon Reviews
Just a disclaimer....I am neither paid to promote Dr. Konior nor am I an online representative of his. I just had my surgery with him. He is AMAZING. I am 3 days post-opand you can barely notice that I have had a major surgery. Apart from his skills as a surgeon, he is a fantastic human being. He is what all doctors should aspire to be like — nothing he does is about him, the focus is 100% on the patient. Yes, he is very expensive and the wait is long. I had to wait 15 months for my surgery. But at the end, I sincerely believe that it was well worth it. Best of luck. -
Hey everyone, I'm about two days out from my ~2300 graft FUT procedure with Dr. Konior. As often happens with Konior, he initially quoted me 1500 grafts but wound up going all the way up to 2300 to pack everything in more densely. It was one of the smoothest and most painless medical experiences of my life, and the whole thing took about 12 hours. I'd take a hair transplant over getting cavities filled at the dentist any day. I'd like to start by thanking the past Konior patients who have documented their procedures so thoroughly. Spanker, Reyes1, SamSpade, and the various Matts (among others) posted incredibly detailed threads that helped make my choice of surgeon very easy. I hope that I can continue in their tradition with another well documented write-up. Pre Surgery I was 28 and probably a NW2.5 or 3 prior to this surgery, and my main goal was to restore my receded hairline and fill in the temples. I've been on finasteride and minoxidil for several years and they've definitely slowed things down, but there are a few spots that have slowly continued to thin (including in back...but it looks worse in one of the below photos than it really is). I plan to continue both meds for the rest of my life, and will likely have additional "tune up" surgeries down the line to maintain what I have. Dr. Konior actually suggested a low dose pill version of minoxidil for those who find the application of Rogaine to be tedious (I only apply the foam once per night because it's such a pain in the ass). I spent months reading about hair transplants and researching doctors until I finally narrowed it down to Konior, Rahal, and Hasson (I had already decided to stay within North America). There's no question that all three are hairline masters, but there were a few things that stood out about Konior that steered me in his direction: 1. His relative conservatism and focus on long term strategy would be a great check on my own desire to be as aggressive as possible. 2. If you look at his cases, it's pretty clear that he is often able to do with 1500 grafts what most surgeons need 2500 or even 3000 grafts to achieve. Konior's ability to make every graft count really speaks to his artistry and perfectionism, which is of course another big advantage for young patients like me who need to use every single graft very judiciously. 3. He performs one surgery a day and as others have pointed out, does virtually the entire surgery himself -- donor extraction, lateral slit incisions, and graft placement. I do think one or two of his techs placed some of the grafts, but he supervised them meticulously and I overheard him tweaking anything that didn't look perfect. This isn't to say that technician-heavy clinics are inherently flawed -- many techs at other clinics have years of experience and are truly skilled workers -- but ultimately, I felt that a tech-heavy approach would add another level of risk that I'd prefer to do without. 4. Konior's year long wait list and relatively high price speak volumes, especially since he does minimal marketing and is pretty selective when taking on new patients. These things may seem like "cons" at first glance, but over time I came to see them as major "pros." A hair transplant is something that will affect your appearance for the rest of your life, and I knew that 10, 20, or 30 years from now I'd care a lot more about having picked the right hairline than saving a few thousand dollars. More often than not, you get what you pay for -- and plastic surgery is not an industry where you want to look for a bargain. 5. Konior's immediate post op photos have a really clean and distinctive look, with very little blood compared to most other surgeons' graft zones after surgery. I've always found it very satisfying to look at his post op photos and notice the precision of the graft angles and placement. The Surgery One thing that isn't often discussed on here is the feeling of oh shit that kicks in as your surgery date approaches. As soon as I realized my surgery was a month away, the reality of the situation hit me hard: was I seriously about to fly to Chicago and undergo surgery just to give myself better hair? Eventually the excitement started to outweigh the fear, but it was for sure an emotional rollercoaster until I finally arrived at Konior's office at 6:30 AM. Once I checked in with the doctor's staff, I finished my paperwork and wrote down my lunch order. Everyone was very kind and conscientious, and at around 7 the doctor came in to discuss the surgical plan. As Dr. Konior and I settled into our initial conversation, I immediately felt my anxiety begin to fade. He really took his time to discuss his hair loss philosophy, crack a few jokes, and field a few questions that I had. He seemed totally relaxed and in no hurry to push things along, and by the time we moved on to drawing the hairline I felt totally at ease. Helping a patient feel comfortable during that first meeting is a genuine, underrated skill and it really helped to set the tone for the entire day. He then had me draw my version of a hairline -- I wanted it lowered just a bit with my temples filled in, and I asked him to pack it as "densely as he thought would be ethical". Konior took one look at the hairline I drew and said something like, "yep, I know what you want" as though he'd seen it a million times before. He then spent about 45 minutes drawing his own version of the hairline, erasing and re-drawing parts of it over and over again until he thought it was perfect. He took pictures from several different angles while doing so, and every now and then he'd pause to stare at my hairline the way a painter looks at his work while trying to get those last brush strokes just right. It was easy to see how Konior's artistry and surgical precision are a super effective combination. When the doctor handed me a mirror to look at his proposed hairline, I was ecstatic (the hairline he drew is visible in the pics I've attached). I had worried that he'd push for something more conservative, but what he drew turned out to be pretty much exactly what I'd hoped for. So I basically told him I wouldn't change a thing and the process continued. I felt even more relief when I learned that he would only have to shave a small portion of my existing hair to create the new hairline. I've seen a lot of Konior cases where patients went for the full shave, and I really hoped I wouldn't have to go down that route and thus experience a much longer "ugly duckling" phase. When he wound up just shaving a few useless miniaturized hairs in front, I felt pretty confident that in another week or two I'd be able to cover up the work without wearing a hat. As someone who wanted to get back to work and my social life as soon as possible, this was a HUGE weight off my shoulders. With my last major fear assuaged, I was genuinely excited to get started. They gave me some valium and had me lay face down while the doctor got ready to remove the strip. I have a pretty low pain tolerance and a very strong fear of needles, but I have to say that the numbing shots were the least painful shots I have ever experienced. They used some sort of vibrating device on my skin next to the injections, which made the actual shots feel like nothing. I barely noticed when the strip actually came out, and then they gave me a bathroom break and got ready to start the incisions. I was given more valium throughout the day and for the most part I felt restful but awake. I dozed off a couple times and woke back up mid-snore, but for the most part I just chilled out and focused on staying perfectly still while Konior and his techs did their thing. Occasionally I'd feel some soreness in back and they'd have to re-numb me -- the re-numbing shots were actually a little more painful, but that's probably because I waited too long to ask for them (the doctor was really in the zone so I was hesitant to interrupt). As mentioned earlier, he did have two techs present during graft placement but I'm pretty sure he placed most of them himself while the techs would pass him the grafts that had been dissected. It definitely sounded like he placed the most important grafts himself, such as the 1s along the hairline. At around 6:30 PM, the surgery was finally complete. Konior and his team put in roughly a 12 hour day in total: 2 hours of conversation and planning the hairline, followed by 10 hours of performing the surgery itself. Compared to what I was expecting, the entire day felt like a series of best case scenarios -- I got exactly the hairline I wanted, felt close to no pain whatsoever, and was able to keep enough existing hair to (hopefully) cover up the procedure after another week or two. Konior's staff was nice enough to give me a ride to the Comfort Suites that evening, which I really appreciated because I was not looking forward to interacting with strangers in my post surgical state. In fact, I didn't end up having to interact with anyone -- the Comfort Suites have a back entrance you can open with your room key, and my room was right next to the back door. So yet another small anxiety was eliminated. I don't think I could have asked for a better experience. Immediate post op pics are below (I circled a small mole in the final pic for added perspective): -
Hasson & Wong negative reviews
RecessionProof replied to zach0786's topic in Hair Transplant Experiences and Surgeon Reviews
I had my FUT with Dr. Konior a few months ago, really great experience and enjoying some early growth. Feel free to PM if you have further questions. They both have a strong reputation for mega sessions. I'd be more inclined to go with Hasson for hairline work and Wong for crown work. I wouldn't say Hasson's results are necessarily better, but he's posted some serious home runs over the past few months. -
Hasson & Wong negative reviews
zach0786 replied to zach0786's topic in Hair Transplant Experiences and Surgeon Reviews
Actually, I think H & W are about average when it comes to money in this area. Dr. Konior is what i would consider extremly expensive, but based on his results, probably worth it . -
Hasson & Wong negative reviews
zach0786 replied to zach0786's topic in Hair Transplant Experiences and Surgeon Reviews
Good way to put it. Small difference, but every bit matters. Did you end up going with Dr. Konior? I called his office, he even schedules the consults himself. Very unusual, but hands-on from beginning to finish, apparently. I have decided to have a consult with Dr. Konior, and depending on how that goes, i think i am open to waiting a year or so. -
Hasson & Wong negative reviews
zach0786 replied to zach0786's topic in Hair Transplant Experiences and Surgeon Reviews
You are right. Just called his office and Konior wait time is almost a year. I don't mind waiting if the difference between Dr. Wong and Dr. Konior is that significant, but my question is, is it really that huge a difference between the results? Worth waiting a year, possibly even longer? -
Hasson & Wong negative reviews
zach0786 replied to zach0786's topic in Hair Transplant Experiences and Surgeon Reviews
After doing some more research, I agree with those of you who said they don't put too much weight into the certifications when it comes to this particular field. Certain fields like internal medicine and cardiology "require" certifications. That's not the case with hair transplants. Besides, Dr. Wong received an award from ISHRS, and his results overall are astounding. I read a couple bad reviews, but that's not uncommon even with the best doctors. i am going back and forth between Dr. Wong and Dr. Konior. Konior does everything himself, from what i have heard. I think Wong has technicians, which is the common practice in most places. For about 3,000 grafts, i would be paying about $6,000 more with Konior. Tough one. -
Hasson & Wong negative reviews
vinzaf19 replied to zach0786's topic in Hair Transplant Experiences and Surgeon Reviews
I have heard that as well, though Dr. Konior does excellent work. I know he does the surgical part of the procedure and placing too. Another one I’ve heard that also does the same is Dr. Gabel in Portland(I think he trained or learned from Dr. K), they both seem to have consistently excellent results and reviews. I know when I have mine done in a few years it’ll be one who is ISHRS certified.. heard too many horror stories about HT gone wrong to take a chance! -
Hasson & Wong negative reviews
zach0786 replied to zach0786's topic in Hair Transplant Experiences and Surgeon Reviews
I looked into Dr. Konior. Amazing results, but too expensive. Is it true that he is one of the few surgeons who does the implants in the recipient area himself? Most others use technicians. -
congrats on your surgery with Dr. Konior, I always love looking at examples of his pristine work, your final result should be amazing! -
@Phil36fromaus Thats quite the trip from Australia, but Dr. Konior is worth it and every penny. I’ll be following your progress happy growing mate😬 -
Wow, if any clinic would be as good in FUT and any client had this healing quality there would be no FUE. Amazing plain and simple. I remember you case, from your other thread. I really hope you get the hairline sorted out! It looks great so far. By the way: I not (!) see a damaged donor. I see a great strip scar and average FUE scars. Did Dr. Konior comment on the FUE scars or the punch size? -
Previous thread on first procedure with Dr. K with sole goal to rebuild the frontal zone: Second procedure on January 23, 2019, approx 1200 grafts: -400 in the front to lower hairline and address left temporal recession -200 feathered behind and through mid scalp -600 on crown which were multiple hair grafts. Doc spent a lot of time this time around laying out the days plan, drew a lot of lines and took a lot of photos since we were 'refining' and not 'rebuilding' the front - eventually came up with the idea of a subtle widows peak to address my desire to lower the hairline + address left temporal recession with minimal graft usage. Needless to say, I was thrilled with the plan, it looks absolutely fantastic in the mirror, and now my fingers are crossed for good health and growth moving forward. Fully expect there will be a 3rd procedure down the road given my extensive crown loss (see prior thread), although everyone at the clinic seemed more optimistic and to said give it time. I am postop day 5 here are some pics- as expected the work is clean, negligible discomfort if any, minimal redness and i have been out and about doing stuff- pretty much nobody would really be able to tell at a quick glance that I just had a surgical procedure, except for the fading marker lines on my head! -
Hello everyone, So I decided to go for Dr. Konior during the summer of 2017 and got a reservation for August 8th, 2018. I was 29 at the time and had some pretty extensive frontal balding going on. I had been balding mostly in the front from around age 18 - so pretty early. Luckily I had a decent amount of hair throughout my 20's, but in 2017 I decided I had to do something about my problem. The main issue I had was with people subconsciously scanning my hairline trying to figure out what the problem was up there. The framing in my face was gone and it was constantly drawing eyes, which was not fun. I tried to shave it all off at one point, and although it did look ok, I just didn't feel comfortable with it. The balding was still quite visible, even with a shaved head. I'm sure I would've learned to settle into it, but having hair is always better. It was a year long wait, but finally in August of 2018 I flew out to Chicago, from Norway. I had a few concerns heading into the procedure. One of them was my allergy. I had some pretty bad allergic skin breakouts at the time, and I was also allergic to penicillin, so it was not a good start to the journey ! But the Doctor and his staff were really professional and nice, which made things easier. We decided that it would be ok to skip the antibiotic pills, and instead just use the antibiotic ointment for the postop. Thinking about it now, I'm very glad that I did. Antibiotics wreck havoc on your system, and the risk of infection is tiny with a good clinic and proper wound care. Another concern was nerve damage around the donor area. I'm a bit of a skinny person, so I felt like my nerves would be closer to the surface than other people, but this turned out to be a non-issue. Full sensation returned to the donor area within a couple of months. I think this is due to the fact that he's a great surgeon. I even told him I was worried about it right before he was about to remove the strip, which might've made him be even more careful. Dr. Konior is the only hair transplant surgeon I know of with a cosmetic surgery background, so you're in good hands when it comes to all that. At this point, I have no numbness at all there. I sleep very comfortably. The recipient area is still slightly numb though, but I think that's normal. It's been cut over 3000 times, so it's to be expected. I don't notice the numbness there unless I bump my head into something. If I touch with my fingers it feels ok. And finally, to all the people worrying about when the results will come. Be patient. I was a bit of a slow grower myself. It takes time for the transplanted hair to settle in and mature, and for the blood vessels to grow strong. But, make sure you do a lot of research before you pick your surgeon. You want skilled hands operating on you. -- Anyway, here are some pre-op pics. -
Hi folks, What are the differences between these two surgeons? Thanks in advance.
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Hello fellow forum users, here's a bit about my FUE journey and finding out something important that I did not find in my years of research prior to my first FUE. And that is, extraction punch size. A smaller punch size will help with the healing & scarring and may prevent shock loss. *Different doctors use different punches*. In 2017 I had 2700 FUE with Dr. Diep. He was an ok doctor, friendly, friendly staff, but he seems to have used a fairly large punch size, larger than what was required from my recent doctor. I was not impressed that as I was laying on the procedure chair almost falling asleep form the drugs, Dr. Diep mentioned (in a cheery joking fashion though) to move quickly as he had a concert to attend that night. Coming from out of country - Canada - that was disappointing knowing now he was confined to certain time restraints, where 2700 FUE is a big job. He was very quick with the extraction punch, I woke up for parts of it, and couldn't believe how fast someone could extract single hairs. At the time this was impressive, but now realize this may not be best practice. It seems a larger punch may enable faster extraction, but makes for more scarring and difficult healing. Dr. Diep's office also had poor follow up, as twice i had emailed sending in pictures to ask if healing looked ok or asking questions on ointment use on donor area and had no response for a while each time, so I called after a few days to a week of waiting then sure enough they would open my email and give a simple answer over the phone. I am also disappointed in having my procedure on a Saturday as Dr. Deip's office was closed on Sunday so my wife had to do my first donor area wash on Sunday. This was not ideal, but we went in Monday/Tuesday for cleaning at Dr. Diep's office. Cleaning was ok, but there was lots of pain due to how large of a procedure I had and extraction tool size. I had trouble sleeping for almost 3 weeks due to pain and the sensation in my donor area, it felt really uncomfortable and numb. I recently had 1500 FUE with another doctor, and it was quite a different experience, a smaller punch size overall, and a tiny punch size for single hairs above neck, much better healing process, almost no pain meds required during operation or days after, amazing follow up from the doctor and staff, more on that later). I got the pics down to size for easy viewing, but less detail is shown. You're welcome and sorry. Enjoy Pre-Op (2017 - Dr. Diep) Immediate PostOp (2017 - Dr. Diep) Notice extraction up to crown (some are hairs presumably susceptible to further thinning, so not ideal for transplant). Also, the extraction punch size can be seen from picture 3 is quite large. Day 1 (Dr - Diep) Day 6 (Dr. Diep) Day 10 (Dr. Diep) Day 15 (Dr. Diep) Day 33 (Dr. Diep) - Lots of what appears to be shock loss. Most of it temporary. Donor area still very red, was pretty embarrassing at work, tried to wear hat as much as possible. Terrible time Month 4 (Dr. Diep) Month 6 (Dr. Diep) - All turned out ok with this hair length. The sides show some thinning depending on how my hair is cut. The back held up much better. Month 12 - depending on hair length, thinning shows through on the side. Buzz cut is pre-op for 2nd procedure at different clinic. (Pre-Op for 2nd FUE) Overall I'm mostly ok with the results, the hairline looks pretty natural but I really dislike how large of an extraction punch was used, the scars show with a buzz cut, or if my hair is not quite combed the right way. I would recommend Dr. Diep if doing a smaller amount of grafts, and location is nice in Los Gatos. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Next procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Since I did not want to go through this healing process again, I sought out another doctor. I really liked Dr. Konior's results and post-op day of procedure pics, however he was fully booked, I then spoke with the other doctor at his office, Dr. Nadimi. She was great, very knowledge and very thorough in our email's/skype coonsultation. Her reviews/results were great, so I booked in 7 months in advance. The procedure with Dr. Nadimi could honestly not have been any better, everything was great! She methodically extracted every hair by taking time to line up the punch each time (I was awake for most of procedure). Only meds I took were two valium before procedure, all pain was handled with local anaesthesia, and there was no pain during extraction/implanting (only the initial anaesthetic needles I could feel). For a couple days after I took ibuprofen just to prevent pain, but it was really good anyway and sleeping was great every night, no pain. Worst part of the whole things was sitting in a hotel confined to my room for the most part ha ha, watched lots of Netflix! I went to Dr. Nadimi's office everyday for a week after the surgery (I didn't have to, but since I was in town they requested I do so if i wanted, so I did ). They cleaned my donor for first 3 days, then I took over as it was healing great. They were super friendly and Dr. Nadimi stopped to see me each visit to see how it was healing. Here's the pics so far, everything is going well!.... (pre-op posted above as Month 12) Here's some more pics. Keep in mind, still see some scarring from first surgery, and hair is a bit thinner from already having a surgery. Enjoy. Post-Op (2018 - Dr. Nadimi) Day 2 (Dr. Nadimi) - my wife couldn't believe how small the extraction punches were Day 3 (Dr. Nadimi) - healing very well! Keep in mind there's some scarring and thinning from previous procedure. Day 8 (Dr. Nadimi) - things are going well! That's all I have for pics so far, I'm almost 2 weeks now, and everything is great! -
Hello all. Little background first. I visited Dr. Konior's office 4 years ago and met with his assistant. He did the consult and some of the things I left with were a $17500+ price for 2000 grafts & have to be on Propecia for the rest of my life. I was worried about the long term effects of Propecia and that was the reason I declined. After talking this summer with a doctor, they informed me how the body processes the drug and how it doesn't affect the kidneys/liver. So I wrote Dr. Konoir and he is booked out for over a year and suggested I talk to Dr. Nadimi. I met with her mid September and they had an opening October 25th. She said I do not have to be on Propecia and the price for 1500 graphs would be around $9800. I thought about it and booked it. They sent me a packet to follow and to bring with me to the procure. I had to pay $2000 to hold my spot which they allowed on a CC. The remainder you have to either mail 2 weeks before hand to make sure the check clears or bring money/cashiers check with you. If you use CC the day of, they charge an additional fee. SO... I got there Thursday morning and met with her assistants. They went through everything with me, went over some paperwork, took payment and then the Dr. came in. She took pictures, and went over the hairline I'd like and the hairline she'd suggest. I went with whatever she suggested because she's the expert. I have been shaving my head for about 2-3 years so at my consultation in September, she wanted me to grow it out. So next they shaved my head, drew all the lines and off we went. I took my valium, changed into their shirt and went into the surgery room. They took from the back right of my head, then the middle back and then the left back. I was in and out of it and it wasn't bad at all. I believe we took a break during one of the position changes, can't quite remember but whenever I needed something, they were happy to oblige. Took a longer break for lunch but my lunch wasn't there because the extraction process went better than they thought it would apparently. The comment was made throughout the extraction as to how many "triples" I had. They showed me and there were many more triples than double or single hairs in the container. Lunch break is over, I ask for more valium as I'm pretty wide awake and they oblige. They dress the back of my head, get me comfortable and I lay down. I think I slept for about 2 hours or so. Woke up after they were calling my name and said now would be a good time for a break. So I stumbled up and the nurses walked me to the bathroom. Came out and my lunch was ready in the room when I came back. I ate, drank and relaxed until the Dr. said it was time to start getting ready to finish. Laid back down and she got back at it for probably about an hour or so. They finished up and started "cleaning the area". They did this throughout the surgery. "Cleaning" it is by constantly spraying it down with saline solution. It helps to keep it from scabbing. This "cleaning" took about a half hour. They gave me all my instructions, helped me get my stuff together and even waited outside with me until my Uber came. I came back this morning for my check up. They took off the bandage in back and cleaned that up. They constantly sprayed the recipient site and I believe maybe reset a graph or 2??? I'm not sure, but I think that's what they did. They just kept saying how good it looked. I go back tomorrow for my final cleaning and to be released. Now, my thoughts: Dr. Nadimi is business like and "dry". Straight forward and business oriented. Her assistants have good personalities, keep it light and are extremely accommodating. Constantly making sure their focus is on you and how comfortable you are. Checking if you're ok and if you need anything. You really feel like you're in good hands. The consultation beforehand. Say what you are looking for. Dr. Nadimi will be straightforward with you if that's what's best. I recommend to listen to her and do whatever she says. She's not looking to make more money or to have you pay for 3000 graphs. She seems to want what will give the best results. Everything was very professional. I don't know how any of that could have gone better. My results? I'm only 32 hours removed from the surgery. I literally have zero swelling. Where the hair was transplanted to has a little red tint to it, but nothing crazy. Some of the markings are still there as they haven't all worn off yet. Here are some pics from right before I went in and was shaved, to right when I got back to the hotel. 24 hours later It looks the same. No swelling, a little more of the redness gone. They put some ointment on the back today after they took the bandage off. I really don't think you can notice anything happened in back. 4-5 days of hair growth in the back and you won't be able to see anything. So far, I'm ecstatic with where I'm at. I will try to update every month or so. So far, if you're looking for a place and you're anywhere near Chicago (I traveled 6 hours cause Dr. Konoir was supposed to be one of the top in the country), I'd recommend Dr. Nadimi in a heartbeat. Edited to add: I went in for 1500 graphs with the understanding that if she could and felt more was necessary, she'd make that call. She ended up doing 1806. -
Out of curiosity, have you considered any other surgeons besides the ones mentioned? Perhaps Dr. Konior, Drs. Ron and Paul Shapiro, or Dr. Gabel? Also, you may consider really studying and viewing multiple consistent results from robotic FUE before committing to a procedure. You are not in a rush, so I advise you to take a step back and really do your research and meet with more surgeons in person. -
Thanks for your reply Dr.Konior. Very well explained reason for your strategy to look at the short term and 1 eye on the long term while maximising doner potential . Was the patient on medication after his HT? WITH THIS DOCUMENTATION AND OUTSTANDING RESULT YOU HAVE GIVEN ALL PATIENTS AND ESPECIALLY THOSE PATIENTS WHO HAD REALLY POOR OUTCOMES OF THEIR HT RESULTS GREAT HOPE AND BELIEF FOR A POSITIVE OUTCOME WHILE CHOOSING A SURGEON AT THE TOP OF THEIR PROFESSION JUST LIKE YOUR GOOD SELF. .................PADDY.......... -
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Dr. Diep in the Bay area ( Melvin Moderator's doctor and he could provide more details here) Dr R Konior in chicago is a known perfectionist but very hard to find an appointment within next 6 months Dr Yates is quite famous as well
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